On a recent Sunday afternoon, I grabbed my bike and pedaled up the hill leading out of town. Not long into my ride, several scruffy dogs dashed after me, barking and snapping at my ankles. I’ve christened these yapping mutts “wheel chasers,” and a...

Storms of life batter everyone in this earthly journey. Problems regarding money, marriage, children, work, no-work, injury, and illness can hit instantly like a tsunami. Living overseas adds additional challenges.